Samwise Metro Vancouver Newsletter
Monday, April 13, 2026
Milobar Drops Campaign Manager After Elections BC Finds Anti-Rustad Scheme
BC Conservative leadership hopeful Peter Milobar has dropped campaign manager Mark Werner after Elections BC confirmed Werner orchestrated a deceptive anti-John Rustad website and mail campaign while serving as B.C. United’s campaign manager in 2024. The province’s elections authority fined B.C. United $4,500 for transmitting a false statement to affect election results. Milobar initially issued a statement claiming Werner had no knowledge of the scheme, but Werner stepped back on Saturday, saying he needed to focus on family business. Jeff Conaster takes over with the leadership race now in its final stretch.
Sources: CBC News | CTV News Vancouver | Global News
Source Dates: 2026/04/11–12
Man Killed at Main Street-Science World SkyTrain Station Friday Night
Metro Vancouver Transit Police are investigating after a man was fatally struck by a SkyTrain at Main Street-Science World Station on Friday night. Officers arrived just after 8 p.m. and found the man in medical distress; he was pronounced dead on scene despite life-saving efforts by first responders. Police classify the death as accidental and the station was temporarily closed while officers processed the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released. Both CBC and CTV confirmed the incident from a Metro Vancouver Transit Police statement issued on Saturday, with neither outlet disputing the accidental finding.
Sources: CBC News | CTV News Vancouver
Source Dates: 2026/04/11–12
Park Board Votes Today on Electric Ferry Link to Bowen Island and Gibsons
Vancouver Park Board commissioners meet today to vote on a proposal that could launch electric passenger ferry service between downtown Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast by 2028. Victoria-based Cirql Ferries, formerly known as Greenline Ferries, proposes a dock at Harbour Green Park near the north end of Bute Street, with two routes: Gibsons (70 minutes, four daily round trips) and Bowen Island (40 minutes, three daily round trips). The company would cover all construction and infrastructure costs. If approved, city staff will negotiate a formal agreement with Cirql — a project that has garnered broad support from commissioners and municipal leaders along both proposed routes.
Sources: Global News | Yahoo News Canada | Coast Reporter
Source Dates: 2026/04/12–13
Original FIFA World Cup Trophy Kicks Off Canada Tour in Vancouver
The original FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Vancouver on Friday, kicking off a Coca-Cola-sponsored cross-Canada tour ahead of this summer’s tournament. Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro — who hoisted the 18-karat gold hardware after Italy’s 2006 victory — unveiled it in a ceremony at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s North Plaza. The trophy was on display through Saturday afternoon before heading to Calgary, then Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, and Toronto, completing the circuit before May 26. Admission was free with tickets reserved through Coca-Cola’s website. The trophy normally resides at the FIFA Museum in Zurich.
Sources: CBC Sports | Daily Hive | CTV News Vancouver
Source Dates: 2026/04/10–11
Thousands Fill South Vancouver for 47th Annual Vaisakhi Parade
Thousands of celebrants filled South Vancouver on Saturday for the 47th annual Vaisakhi Parade, one of the city’s largest cultural events. A revised route through the neighbourhood triggered major road closures, and free food was distributed to spectators along the way. Global News confirmed thousands turned out for the colourful procession of floats and live music. Coverage on CTV and Daily Hive highlighted the new route’s impact on local traffic. Vancouver’s parade draws up to 300,000; the larger Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade — expected to top 600,000 — follows one week later, on April 18.
Sources: Global News | CTV News Vancouver | Daily Hive
Source Dates: 2026/04/11
Canucks Spoil Ducks’ Playoff Bid with 4-3 Overtime Win
The Vancouver Canucks delivered a 4-3 overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Sunday, denying the Ducks a pivotal result in their bid to snap a seven-year playoff drought. Curtis Douglas scored his first NHL career goal, while Jake DeBrusk and Brock Boeser also found the net. Marco Rossi sealed the victory with a power-play goal 10 seconds before the overtime buzzer. The Ducks can still clinch a playoff spot if Nashville loses against San Jose on Monday. Vancouver, last in the standings, next hosts the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Sources: NHL.com | ESPN | The Hockey News
Source Dates: 2026/04/12
Metro Pulse
Canucks: Next: vs. Los Angeles Kings — Mon Apr 14 at 7:00 PM PT, Rogers Arena
Whitecaps FC: Next: vs. Sporting Kansas City — Fri Apr 17 at 7:30 PM PT, BC Place Stadium
Vancouver FC: Next: at Inter Toronto — Sun Apr 19 at 5:00 PM PT, BMO Field
Goldeneyes (PWHL): Next: vs. Seattle Torrent — Tue Apr 14 at 7:00 PM PT, Pacific Coliseum
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